“When it came down to it, he was a softie. He was the first to start throwing Beanie Babies and soccer balls to the kids.
”— Sgt. Joseph C. Baker, comrade

Although his father died when Silva was 4, he grew up surrounded by dozens of relatives in the San Diego County town of Chula Vista. Silva was an avid fast-pitch softball player, and his daughter Mariel, who was 12 years old when he died, is also a pitching whiz.

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Three memories of Alfredo B. Silva

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Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice so that the people in America can continue living free. There are alot of people in this country that have no clue, respect or honor for those like you that paid the ultimate price to live the way that we do in America. Living free is not free, it comes at a very high price. You payed that price for the Country you loved. Although I never knew you Alfredo, I thank you and honor you. God Bless you, Ronald WeberPS. Parent of a US Marine

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— ronald weber, June 10, 2009 at 3:33 p.m.
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Remember how we laughed and joked the day they took that photo? I just talked with Weber a few days ago and we talked about you. We miss you Silva. It was an honor to have served with you.

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— T.G. Moore, September 14, 2010 at 7:01 p.m.
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We all love and miss you Chamuco.

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— Frank Purcell, January 30, 2011 at 12:41 a.m.

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